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David Bell: It's 'more than possible' Nick Senzel becomes Cincinnati Reds' center fielder

Newly acquired Cincinnati Reds pitchers Sonny Gray and Tanner Roark throw in the bullpen in Goodyear, Arizona. Kareem Elgazzar, kelgazzar@enquirer.com

GOODYEAR, Arizona – When Cincinnati Reds top prospect Nick Senzel crossed paths with manager David Bell and president of baseball operations Dick Williams during the offseason, he told them he was ready to play center field.

Senzel is confident and he wants to prove himself. He realizes he’s close to his dream of making the Major Leagues.

Prior to the start of spring training, Bell traveled to Arizona for 10 days and he had an opportunity to watch Senzel do drills in center field, Senzel’s new position.